About 1 in 6 American parents say they have delayed or skipped vaccines for their children, according to a new poll.
The survey , published Monday, found the majority of parents favor routine childhood vaccinations and school mandates for inoculations. But 16% of parents said they have delayed or skipped at least one vaccination for their children – excluding flu or COVID-19 shots. MORE: The difference between everyday worries and anxiety disorders
Nearly one-quarter of Republican parents reported skipping vaccines for their children, with those who identify with President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement being particularly likely. Almost 50% of parents who homeschooled their children and nearly 20% of parents under 35 also said they had delayed or skipped a vacc